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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through April.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Johannes proclaims that limiting one's self is the precondition of what?
(a) Wealth.
(b) Death.
(c) Enjoying things.
(d) Suffering.

2. Johannes watches Cordelia's servant and is happy about what?
(a) The servant is a woman.
(b) The servant is a strong man.
(c) She is wealthy enough to have a servant.
(d) She is not walking alone.

3. Johannes desperately wants to learn more about Cordelia but must control himself for what reason?
(a) He does not want to scare her.
(b) To enjoy the emotion and sweetness of desire.
(c) He does not want to fall in love with her.
(d) He often gets out of control.

4. What does Cordelia call him?
(a) Her fiance.
(b) Her seducer.
(c) Her lover.
(d) Her husband.

5. She tells him that she will not pursue him and encourages him to do what?
(a) Forget her.
(b) Flee.
(c) Let her go.
(d) Come to her.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the second letter, Cordelia tells a story of whom?

2. Was life stimulating enough for Kierkegaard?

3. Where does Johannes tell Cordelia her family might be?

4. Of what can Johannes not bear about himself?

5. The events he describes are largely _______________.

(see the answer key)

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